Platypus Marine got the opportunity to do something a little different in the assembly of fiberglass rearing tanks for the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, WA. The tanks will be used to raise and nurture a variety of sea creatures, including two juvenile spotted … Continue reading →

Platypus Marine is well versed in Bulbous Bow fabrication and installation. A Bulbous Bow is a protruding bulb located at the bow of a ship just below the waterline. Bulbs work well for vessels generally greater than 50 feet and the purpose of … Continue reading →

‘Surfbird’ is a 115′ foot Steel luxury expedition yacht built by B&B Boat Builders that Platypus has had the pleasure of seeing visit several times. During her 6-week stay in the 200’ long, heated “Commander Building”, we performed hull and second … Continue reading →

Karen Evich is a 58’ steel fishing vessel that was hauled out for repairs at Pacific Northwest shipyard Platypus Marine.  While located in the indoor facility, this hardworking fishing vessel underwent a complete sandblast and full commercial paint job, using … Continue reading →

Silverado generator refit 2016 – a 120-foot Willard, has been a loyal customer of Platypus Marine since 2001. She’s come to our yard a total of 21 times. While located in our indoor shipyard Facility, the following work included but was … Continue reading →

USN YC-1665, a 110′ barge was hauled out at Pacific Northwest Shipyard for an extensive dry dock period. Platypus Marine workers removed wildlife growth, rubber fenders and expired zinc anodes to prepare for exterior sandblasting. During the same time frame, the Naval … Continue reading →

Bella Nile is a 65’ Mickelson M/Y that was recently launched from Platypus Marine Inc. During her extensive dry-dock period the following repairs included but were not limited to, enlarging the starboard side rudder as well as installing two genset … Continue reading →

Catherine Kate, 58′ Delta Fishing Vessel was hauled out of the Port Angeles Harbor for her extensive drydock period. While in our Pacific Northwest Shipyard she was sanded down and then had   multiple coats of Awlgrip applied to the … Continue reading →